Douglas Rozen, chief innovation officer at Meredith Xcelerated Marketing, which helped lead the Sharknado campaign, explained that the first Sharknado functioned as something of a litmus test for the creation of the sequel.

Facebook, in its ongoing effort to de-clutter users’ news feeds, will now start punishing publishers that deal in “click-bait.” But the way that Facebook plans to determine click-bait might incidentally hurt publishers that efficiently deliver news.

“Of all the stars wearing head-to-toe white, Robin Wright stole the show,” said Eric Wilson, fashion news director for InStyle magazine. “It was the ultimate power look from the front with a sexy backless surprise.”

Come hear an international authority on psychological profiling, consumer analytics and talent management. Join Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, professor of business psychology, University College London, for a look at how big data and social media are impacting the magazine media workplace, as well as tactics for working with Gen Y and Millennials. Coming next Monday, September 8, NYC.

Grand Canyon National Park officials announced Wednesday that the park will begin requiring special use permits for all organized, non-commercial rim-to-rim hikes and trail runs beginning September 15.